Dr. Ulrike Kutay

Professor

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Biography

Ulrike Kutay is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on the cellular mechanisms of protein transport and how proteins are targeted to different cellular compartments. She employs various biophysical and biochemical approaches to investigate the pathways and regulation of intracellular protein traffic. Ulrike has significant contributions to the understanding of the function of these transport systems in health and disease, with particular emphasis on their role in maintaining cellular homeostasis. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, establishing herself as a leader in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.